Sabalenka has no doubts: "If we played five sets, I would have more Grand Slams"

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The Indian Wells tournament has started on the microphones from this very night, featuring Aryna Sabalenka who didn't waste time in making headlines. This time, showing support for playing matches in five sets.

And we can't deny it: if Aryna Sabalenka says it, then the world number one is saying it. The Belarusian is aware of the power her words can have, so she didn't hesitate during the Indian Wells Media Day to give her opinion on the possible adoption of a five-set format for women's tennis in the near future. According to her, this change would bring much more success than what it already has, although this is difficult to prove at the moment. We leave you with her complete statements and, if you wish, we can start a discussion in the forum.

Indian Wells, next stop

“I'm super happy to be back at Tennis Paradise; it's a beautiful place. I really missed playing, so I can't wait to play my first match here.”

Not thinking about past defeats

“I'm good at balancing everything related to pressure; I have a lot of fun off the court, so that helps me to be very focused and strong on the court later on. What is pressure really? We all feel pressure; I just don't tend to dwell on it. Right now, I'm focusing on the things I need to do on the court, how to develop my game, basically, how to improve.”

Ash, the dog that joined the team

“I think he's the cutest dog in the world. Actually, my fitness trainer has him; he got him in Seattle, so he spent some days with Jason. That's when I met him; he's almost four months old, he's adorable. He's a little fluffy thing, very sweet, cute, and brings a lot of joy and fun to the team.”

Always thinking about improving

“There are still some things I'm carrying over from last season, but I feel like each year is a new beginning for me. I'm trying to be the best I can in every match I play, not focusing on the points to defend or what happened last year, those kinds of things. I feel I'm pretty good at turning the page, just moving forward.”

Sabalenka advocates for playing in five sets

“If we were to do that eventually, I feel like I would probably have more Grand Slams. I feel like I'm physically very strong; I'm pretty sure my body could handle it, so hopefully it will happen. It would mean a lot of physical work for all players, but this is sports, and we should take care of ourselves. If we do it, I really think I would have an advantage.”

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka no tiene dudas: “Si jugáramos a cinco sets, tendría más Grand Slams”